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1. A system for controlling a plurality of light emitting diode sources with decode circuitry to generate a plurality of user-selected color shows, a voltage being provided to the system by an alternating current source, the system comprising: a user interface that receives data regarding the user-selected color show; a microcontroller that receives data from the user interface; a triac in communication with the microcontroller, the triac providing communication between the alternating current source and the plurality of light emitting diode sources, the triac receiving signals from the microcontroller based on the data received from the user interface, the triac clipping the voltage from the alternating current source to the plurality of light emitting diode sources in order to provide at least one voltage pulse to the plurality of light emitting diode sources, the at least one voltage pulse capable of being interpreted by the decode circuitry of the plurality of light emitting diode sources to indicate that a first user-selected color show of the plurality of user-selected color shows is desired, the decode circuitry controlling the plurality of light emitting diode sources to produce light output based on the interpretation in order to generate the first user-selected color show.
A system for controlling LED lights to create different color shows, powered by an AC source, includes: a user interface (like a switch or touchscreen) to select a color show; a microcontroller that receives the user's selection from the interface; and a triac circuit that controls the power delivered to the LEDs based on the microcontroller's instructions. The triac chops the AC voltage into voltage pulses. The LED lights have built-in decode circuitry that recognizes these specific pulse patterns as commands to display a particular color show. The lights then output the selected color show.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the user interface includes at least one of a rotary switch, an encoder, and a potentiometer.
The LED light control system, as described previously, uses a user interface that includes at least one of these input methods: a rotary switch (like a dial), an encoder (which translates rotation into digital signals), or a potentiometer (a variable resistor that controls voltage). This allows the user to select the desired color show through one of these common control mechanisms.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the user interface includes a recall button.
The LED light control system, as previously described, includes a recall button on the user interface. Pressing this button instructs the system (via the microcontroller and triac) to revert to a previously saved or default color show setting, providing a quick way to return to a favored lighting configuration.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the user interface includes a hold button.
The LED light control system, as previously described, includes a hold button on the user interface. Activating this button instructs the system (via the microcontroller and triac) to freeze the current color show, preventing any further changes or cycling through different patterns. This allows the user to maintain a specific lighting effect indefinitely.
5. The system of claim 1 further comprising a current sensing circuit in communication with the microcontroller, the current sensing circuit providing a voltage signal to the microcontroller proportional to current from the alternating current source to the plurality of light emitting diodes.
The LED light control system from the first description includes a current sensing circuit connected to the microcontroller. This circuit measures the amount of current flowing from the AC power source to the LEDs and sends a corresponding voltage signal to the microcontroller. This allows the microcontroller to monitor power consumption or detect potential overcurrent situations, enabling the system to dynamically adjust the LED brightness or trigger safety mechanisms.
6. A system for selecting one of a plurality of color shows generated by at least one of light emitting diode landscape, pool, and spa lights with decode circuitry, the system comprising: a faceplate indicating the plurality of color shows available to select from, the faceplate including a selector positioned to select one of the plurality of color shows; a microcontroller in communication with the selector; and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller, the microcontroller controlling the at least one of light emitting diode landscape, pool, and spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector by outputting a specific number of voltage pulses capable of being interpreted by the decode circuitry of the at least one of light emitting diode landscape, pool, and spa lights as one of the plurality of color shows.
A system for selecting color shows for LED landscape, pool, or spa lights uses built-in decode circuitry in the lights. The system has a faceplate with labeled color show options and a selector (like a switch or button) to choose one. A microcontroller reads the selector's position. A triac circuit, controlled by the microcontroller, then sends specific voltage pulses to the LED lights. Each pulse pattern corresponds to a different color show, and the LED lights' decode circuitry interprets these pulses to display the selected color show.
7. The system of claim 6 wherein the faceplate includes a recall button in communication with the microcontroller and the microcontroller controls the at least one of light emitting diode landscape, pool, and spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the status of the recall button.
The LED lighting control system, which includes a faceplate with a selector, a microcontroller, and a triac circuit, further includes a recall button on the faceplate connected to the microcontroller. Pressing the recall button instructs the microcontroller, via the triac, to activate a previously saved color show on the LED landscape, pool, or spa lights.
8. The system of claim 6 wherein the faceplate includes a hold button in communication with the microcontroller and the microcontroller controls the at least one of light emitting diode landscape, pool, and spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the status of the hold button.
The LED lighting control system, which includes a faceplate with a selector, a microcontroller, and a triac circuit, further includes a hold button on the faceplate connected to the microcontroller. Activating the hold button instructs the microcontroller, via the triac, to maintain the current color show on the LED landscape, pool, or spa lights, preventing it from changing or cycling.
9. The system of claim 6 and further comprising a current sensing circuit in communication with the microcontroller and the microcontroller controls the at least one of light emitting diode landscape, pool, and spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the current sensing circuit.
The LED lighting control system, which includes a faceplate with a selector, a microcontroller, and a triac circuit, includes a current sensing circuit that provides feedback to the microcontroller about the current being drawn by the LED landscape, pool, or spa lights. The microcontroller uses this current information to adjust the operation of the triac, potentially to optimize energy usage, prevent overload, or implement dimming functions.
10. The system of claim 6 and further comprising a gang box including a front panel, wherein the faceplate is coupled to the front panel and the microcontroller is housed within the gang box.
The LED lighting control system, which includes a faceplate with a selector, a microcontroller, and a triac circuit, is housed in a gang box (a standard electrical enclosure). The faceplate is attached to the front of the gang box, and the microcontroller is located inside the gang box, providing a convenient and protected housing for the electronic components.
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August 26, 2014
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